“True Cost of Coal” Picture-Lecture by the Beehive Design Collective

A swarm is coming! The Beehive Design Collective is heading this way to release their long-anticipated “True Cost of Coal” graphic campaign! Four members of the Beehive Collective will present a “Picture-Lecture” in which they tell stories described in their huge graphic, an elaborate narrative illustration that explores the complex story of mountaintop removal coal mining and the broader impacts of coal. The image is the culm…ination of an intensive, collaborative research process. To make the poster, the Beehive interviewed hundreds of community members throughout the Appalachian region. The Bees craft these stories into visual metaphors, weave them together in a patchwork “quilt,” and share them with audiences as a larger-than-life banner.

The Beehive’s picture-lectures prompt discussion and understanding of contemporary struggles about energy and coal, while honoring the deep legacy of the Appalachian experience. The Bees are currently on a tour of Appalachia and have stops all over Eastern Tennessee. This is part of a national tour that was launched at Appalachia Rising, national day of action to END MTR in Washington DC last month. Upon seeing the graphic, Tanya Turner of Pineville, KY said, “This image is changing Appalachia. Appalachians are taking back Appalachia and this image is a tool for that change.”

Potluck
Sun.Oct 24th 1pm
Sequatchie Valley Institute at Moonshadow
1233 Cartwright Loop
Whitwell, TN 37397
svionline.org/9495922
Donations/sliding-scale

Picture-Lecture
Mon. Oct 25th
9:30-11:30am
Chattanooga State Community College
Humanities Building Lobby
FREE

[Do-It-Yourself Auction/Bring something to the events at green/spaces and Moonshadow. You could bring something you grew or made, something that is local or handmade, or offer a service, for example a massage, help, or a service of some kind. You could offer to sing and dance or tell a joke-whatever it is, we'll auction it to raise money for the Beehive's Appalachian Tour.]

For more information and to view the graphics visit www.beehivecollective.org OR beehivecollective.blogspot.com.

Sponsored by Sequatchie Valley Institute (svionline.org/949-5922) and Cherokee Sierra

Parkridge Medical Center Hosts Second Annual Girls Night Out

CHATTANOOGA – Women in the Chattanooga area are invited to attend Parkridge’s second annual “Girls’ Night Out” on Thursday, October 21, from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at the Diagnostic Center on the campus of Parkridge Medical Center.

This event is designed exclusively for women, blending health and wellness education into an entertaining and engaging evening out. Attendees will enjoy pampering sessions, wine tasting, refreshments and other entertainment options while getting important women’s health information and screenings. A multi-specialty “Ask the Doctor” panel will be available from 6-6:45 p.m. for women to ask the Parkridge cancer experts anything they’ve ever wanted to know about women’s health.

Women are so busy taking care of others that they seldom take time out to care for themselves. “Girls’ Night Out” is the perfect opportunity for women to bring family, friends and co-workers to enjoy an evening of healthy fun as they learn how to live a healthier, happier life.
For more information or to register, call MedLine at 800 242-5662.

About Parkridge Medical Center

Parkridge Medical Center has been providing advanced medical and surgical services with compassionate care to patients in the Chattanooga and north Georgia area since 1971. The Parkridge advantage is our focus on service, individualized care and convenience for our patients. The Sarah Cannon Cancer Center, an American College of Surgeons approved and commended oncology program, offers the latest in cancer diagnosis and treatment. Parkridge, an accredited chest pain center, provides 24-hour emergency care, intensive care, Acute Rehab, surgical services, vascular care, orthopaedics, a sleep disorders center, and comprehensive cardiac care including diagnostic, surgical and rehabilitation services. Parkridge was the first hospital in the region to perform robotics surgery and remains the most experienced team, having performed over 1200 robotic surgeries. Parkridge Medical Center, and its facilities Parkridge East and Parkridge Valley, is a part of the Parkridge Health System.

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Columbus Ships Sailing into Chattanooga

Chattanooga, Tenn.  (Oct. 11, 2010) — The Columbus ships Nina and Pinta will sail into Chattanooga on October 14 and will be docked on the downtown riverfront until November 3.  While in port, the ships will be open to the public for self-guided tours Oct. 15-Nov. 2.

The Nina was built completely by hand and without the use of power tools. Archaeology  magazine called the ship “the most historically correct Columbus replica ever built.”  The craftsmanship of construction and the details in the rigging make it a truly fascinating visit back to the Age of Discovery.  The Nina was used in the production of the film “1492” starring Gerard Depardieu and directed by Ridley Scott.

The Pinta was recently built in Brazil to accompany the Nina on all of her travels.  She is a larger version of the archetypal caravel and offers larger deck space for walk-aboard tours. People can view a slide show of the ship’s construction on the 900 square foot main salon, downstairs. The Pinta is available for private parties while in port.

Both ships tour together as a new and enhanced “sailing museum” for the purpose of educating the public and school children on the “caravel,” a Portuguese ship used by Columbus and many early explorers to discover the world.

Tours are open to the public.  No reservations necessary.

 

SCHOOL GROUP TOUR INFORMATION

The ship will be available for 30 minute guided tours with a crew member on Friday, Oct. 15; Monday, Oct 18-Friday, Oct. 22; Monday, Oct. 25 – Friday, Oct. 29; Monday, Nov. 1; Tuesday, Nov. 2.  The ships are open daily from 9 am to 6 pm. The charge for school groups is $4 per person, with a minimum of 15.  There is no maximum number of students that can be booked, however, you should book as soon as possible as space is limited.  Teachers & organizers wishing to make a reservation can email columfnd@surfbvi.com or call 787-672-2152.   Visit www.thenina.com for more information.  Educational materials, photographs and other ship-related souvenirs are available on the ship.

 

 

Faun Fables, David Daniell at Barking Legs

	Saturday, October 23 at 9:00pm – October 24 at 12:00am Location Barking Legs Theater  1307 Dodds Ave. Chattanooga, TN FAUN FABLES (on DRAG CITY Records) is Dawn McCarthy’s songtelling and vivid imagination come to life in sound and theater. McCarthy’s work is a sea of gorgeous elemental nitty gritty—haunting melodies, breath, stomping, and natural theatricality led by the voice, rooted in the physical body. With partner and multi-instrumentalist Nils Frykdahl (co-founder of SLEEPYTIME GORILLA MUSEUM), McCarthy creates a musical crossroads where… ancient ballad, art song, physical theater and rock music meet.  “…music of near-frightening beauty, at times sweetly sad, other times heartrending and disquieting, rendered with an intensity akin to supernatural force.” (Nashville Scene) “…utterly wonderful, engaging, disturbing, and funny.” (Allmusic) Guitarist DAVID DANIELL has built a reputation for being an evocative, nuanced player in the free improv group SAN AGUSTIN and with his collaborations with notables such as THURSTON MOORE (SONIC YOUTH), LOREN CONNORS, and CHRISTIAN FENNESZ. DOUGLAS MCCOMBS is a founding member of the eclectic outfit TORTOISE and the longtime bassist for the critically acclaimed rock band ELEVENTH DREAM DAY. Daniell and McCombs first met in early 2006 while touring as members of RHYS CHATHAM’s six-guitar “Die Donnergötter” band, and the duo’s 2009 THRILL JOCKEY release Sycamore is the first album to document the music of this duo. Much like their live performances, Sycamore is a delicate tapestry of spacious and ethereal guitar lines woven into abstract, slow-burning and multi-layered textural improvisations; The Line of Best Fit called it “a fine addition to the canon of experimental guitar music.” Faun Fables website: http://www.faunfables.net/ David Daniell: http://daviddaniell.com/ Presented by the Shaking Ray Levi Society and Flying Fingers Productions. http://www.shakingray.com/ http://www.barkinglegs.org/ The Shaking Ray Levi Society is a funded agency of Allied Arts: http://alliedartschattanooga.org/

Destiny Theatre Company Presents Lil Red!

Destiny Theatre Company is launching Destiny’s Kids, a Theatre for Young Audience series, with the World Premiere production of the musical Lil Red!

Lil Red! is a funny musical re-imagining of the classic story Little Red Riding Hood. Red tells the tale of a spirited tomboy whose mama has decided to send  her to her grandma’s house to become a “lady.” Along the way, Lil Red fights to defeat both the sneaky wolf, as well as the belief that she has to be anything other than herself.

Lil Red! opens Saturday, October 16 at 3 p.m. and runs october 16, 23, 30 and november 6, all at 3 p.m. There will be an added come in costume and “pay what you can” performance on Halloween, October 31 at 3 p.m. The show runs 40 minutes and is appropriate for children from 3 to pre-teen.

Lil Red willbe performed at the Chauncey-Goode Auditorium on the Tennessee Temple University Campus, 1815 Union Avenue (one block off Orchard Knob and Bailey Avenue).

For more information call 423-242-5156 or visit destinyentertainment.org.

Solar Panels installed at UTC’s Challenger Center

This was reported in an article published October 1, 2010 on UTC’s blog at UTC.edu:

Students can see their green fee money at work, converting sunlight into energy. New solar panels have been installed on the roof of the Challenger STEM Learning Center.

Danny West is quoted as saying about the newly installed solar panel array:

“This conversion of sunlight to electricity occurs without moving parts, is silent and pollution free in its operation. It is a renewable energy source that will supply the estimated electrical load for teaching within the Challenger Center,” said Danny West, facilities planning and management.

Dr. Stephen Eskildsen lectures on Medieval Taoist Meditation

The Department of Philosophy and Religion would like to invite UTC faculty, staff, students and the general public to the following lecture:

“Red Snakes and Angry Queen Mothers: Hallucinations and Epiphanies in Medieval Taoist Meditation”

Given by: Dr. Stephen Eskildsen (UTC)

Wednesday, October 13, 2010

Holt 208

3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

 

Dr. Eskildsen

 

“This talk  will examine a mystical phenomenon attested to in multiple Taoist sources—a sequence of visions that include an encounter with a fiery red snake and the ancient goddess, the Queen Mother of the West.  Focusing particularly on two texts of the first millennium, it will discuss the meditative regimen and techniques employed to bring about the vision sequence, as well as the perceived significance and meaning of the visions.”

DR. STEPHEN ESKILDSEN has a Ph.D. in Asian Studies from the University of British Columbia (1994). His specialty is Taoist religion. He was recently named U.C. Foundation Associate Professor, has been teaching at UTC since 1998. Since coming to UTC he has published two books with SUNY Press, Asceticism in Early Taoist Religion and The Teachings and Practices of the Early Quanzhen Taoist Masters, as well as four articles. He has presented papers in China, Austria, and Canada, as well as several in the United States. His current research is on Taoist internal alchemy from the mid-Tang down to the Northern Song period. Courses taught include Taoism, Buddhism, Islam, Mysticism East and West, and Religions of the East.

The Peaches of Immortality are Ripening
The Queen Mother of the West Sits on High.
“Nobody knows Her beginning, nobody knows Her end.”

For more about the above picture and the Daoist Goddess, “Queen Mother of the West,” click here.

YPAC to Host 4th Annual YP Awards this Saturday

(October 5, 2010) – The Young Professionals Association Of Chattanooga (YPAC) is excited to invite the community to the Fourth annual YP Awards this Saturday, October 9, 2010 at Warehouse Row.

The event theme for this year’s YP Awards is “Jetset”, a tour of food and music from countries around the globe without leaving the Scenic City. Tickets are $30 per person and include unlimited beer and wine, food from five local establishments representing countries around the world, and entertainment by DJK7.  Cocktail Attire is recommended.

YPAC hosts the event each year to honor local professionals and this year’s event introduces three new awards: YP Artist, YP Entrepreneur, and YP Community Service. The nominees for 2010 are:

Young Professional (YP) of the Year: Cara Ables Hicks (Keller Williams), Lindsey Houston (Decosimo), Stratton Tingle (Chattanooga Chamber of Commerce),  Jessica Stone (TVA) and Amanda Carmichael (Carmichael Management).

For YP Friendly Business: EPB, WTCI, Suntrust Bank, First Tennessee Bank and River City Company.

YP Artist: Jessica Martin (Create Here & Easy! Designs), Shaun LaRose (Painter), Mia Bergeron (Painter), Isaac Duncan III (Sculptor) and Matt Dutton (Mixed Media).

YP Entrepreneur: Ethan Collier (Collier Construction), Daniel Ryan (The PressCore, Inc./Freelance Web Developer), Andrew Gage (Velo Coffee), Caleb Ludwick (26 Tools, LLC) and John Hawbaker (The PressCore, Inc.).

YP Community Service : David Barlew (David R.Barlew Architects), Megan Dearing (Junior Achievement), Nathan Frazier (1800 Pack Rat), Rachael Welch (TVA) and  James McKissic (Urban League of Greater Chattanooga).

The winners will be announced at the YP Awards, Saturday, October 9th, at Warehouse Row in Chattanooga. For information about the YP Awards, tickets or nominees please visit our website http://ypchattanooga.org  or contact Terran Anderson at events@ypchattanooga.org.

“Dead Man’s Cell Phone” produced by UTC Department of Theater and Speech

The UTC Department of Theatre and Speech offers Dead Man’s Cell Phone, written by Sara Ruhl and directed by Theatre Professor Gaye Jeffers (read about Jeffers’ new play).

Dead Man’s Cell Phone runs Oct. 1, 2, and 6, 7, 8, and 9 at 7:30 p.m. in the Dorothy Hackett Ward Theatre. Lighting design is by John Burgess, costumes are designed by Sydney Roberts, and scenic design is by Steve Ray.

UTC Theatre Director, Gaye Jeffers says about this:

“I am always drawn to plays that some might categorize as quirky and questioning. When I began to read the plays of Sarah Ruhl, I knew that her voice was a unique one, and one that our audience should experience. Dead Man’s Cell Phone is a dark comedy that examines some fascinating ideas about what truly connects us and what loose ends we all leave behind.”

NewYorker's Sara Ruhl

In an article entitled, “Surreal Life” playwright Sara Ruhl tells the New Yorker’s John Lahr about “Dead Man’s Cell Phone”:

“We’re less connected to the present. No one is where they are. There’s absolutely no reason to talk to a stranger anymore—you connect to people you already know. But how well do you know them? Because you never see them—you just talk to them. I find that terrifying.

Sara Ruhl photo by Tony Chauvastra

DOWNTOWN EVENT CELEBRATES COLONIAL TRADITIONS

The 3rd Annual Liberty Tree Festival commemorates Dalton as the home of Georgia’s Liberty Tree. This year’s festival takes place October 23rd – 24th in Downtown Dalton. Highlights include “The Spirit of Liberty Bell” (a full-size replica of the original Liberty Bell), a special salute to America’s military heroes, a Kansas City BBQ Society Competition, arts and crafts, live music and more.

Dr. Peter Lillback of the Providence Forum will speak about the history of liberty trees at First Baptist Church on Wednesday, October 20th at 6:30 p.m. and at Dalton State College on Thursday, October 21st at 10:00 a.m. Dr. Lillback is President of Westminster Theological Seminary in Glenside, PA, serving also as Professor of Historical Theology. Peter is also President of The Providence Forum. An accomplished author of 7 books and countless articles, and he is a frequent guest on the Glenn Beck program.

Festivities include field trips by local students as well as Saturday’s outdoor celebration on King Street featuring an arts and crafts show, the Kansas City BBQ Society competition, kids fun zone, downtown merchant specials and an incredible fireworks finale.

Georgia’s Liberty Tree is a descendant of America’s last original colonial-era Liberty Tree, a symbolic gathering place of the Sons of Liberty during the American Revolution. In 2006, 14 descendant saplings were planted, with one going to each of the original 13 colonies and one to Mount Vernon. Dalton was selected to be the home of Georgia’s Liberty Tree.

For more information on Dalton’s Liberty Tree Festival call  706-278-3332 or email  info@downtowndalton.com.